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Sealing Marble around the Pool

Marble stone is resistant to mold and bacteria, making it an excellent choice for use around your pool.

Sealing marble is essential to maintaining the pristine condition of your pool surrounds. Properly sealed outdoor marble requires minimal maintenance and can last a lifetime, ensuring lasting beauty and durability when properly maintained.

For marble surfaces, it's advisable to apply a deep-penetrating sealant once the installation is complete. In regions near saltwater, like pool areas or beachfronts, it may be beneficial to consider dip sealing pavers on all six sides to mitigate potential efflorescence effects.

Does outdoor marble truly need to be sealed?
With its myriad benefits, it would be unwise to overlook this essential step!

Marble, like limestone, can vary in hardness and is inherently porous. If you apply a small amount of water to an unsealed marble surface, it will be absorbed quickly, often within seconds. The level of porosity in marble can also be influenced by its finish. For instance, highly polished marble tends to be less porous compared to marble with a honed (matte) finish.

Marble pavers perform optimally when sealed for walkways, pool surrounds, courtyards, garden pathways, patios, and driveways.

Here is a list of the benefits associated with sealing your outdoor marble:
  • Prevents Stains
  • Prevents discolouration
  • Provides UV Protection against Sun Damage
  • Preserve the colour
  • Does not Alter the Coefficients of Friction or Slip Factor
  • Extends the life of your pavers
  • Reduces mould and algae growth
  • Assists in eliminating the occurrence of efflorescence
  • Protect your Pavers
  • Enhance the look of your Marble with a penetrating colour enhancing sealer
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Australian made penetrating, impregnating sealers are ideally suited to outdoor marble.

Deep impregnating sealers can be used for all internal and external marble applications and are ideal for use in wet rooms and swimming pool surrounds.

sealing Marble around pool

Incorrect use of sealers can lead to accelerated decay of poolside marble paving, as some can trap salt within the stone.

Topical sealers should not be used outdoors for marble surfaces, as they can make the surface dangerously slippery and inhibit moisture from escaping the stone, potentially leading to erosion.

Outdoor marble is exposed to a range of potential risks:
  • Oil
  • Dirt
  • Rust
  • Grease from the BBQ
  • Food/Drinks
  • Sun-cream
  • Fading from the harsh sun
  • Erosion from rain, especially softer materials such as brick and marble
  • Acids (Vinegar (2pH) Coffee (5pH) Orange juice (3pH) Soft drinks (3pH) Beer (4pH))
  • Organic stains caused by direct contact with decomposing organic matter, such as leaves, bird or animal droppings, flowers, tea or coffee.

Outdoor marble surfaces are subject to degradation of appearance through moisture, rain, foot traffic, UV rays, chemicals, and other impurities such as oil, grease, acids, and salt, which can result in common problems such as cracking, pitting, spalling, dusting, discoloration, efflorescence, and salt damage.

A deep penetrating sealer won't compromise the slip resistance of your marble surfaces.

is a premium penetrating sealer suitable for both interior and exterior marble tiles. This product deeply penetrates the stone, forming an invisible barrier against water and oil-based stains while allowing vapor buildup to escape. Renowned for its special molecular structure, this sealer offers exceptional resistance compared to other products.

Can I get my Marble sealed?

Select a reputable company with specialized equipment and expertise to accurately seal and maintain your marble once it's installed.

It's also essential to maintain the cleanliness of your sealed marble, promptly wiping up spills and performing periodic cleaning to ensure its longevity and pristine appearance.

Professional cleaning is crucial not only for removing surface dirt but also for extracting dirt deeply embedded within the pores of marble.

Reach out to a professional stone floor maintenance company equipped with the necessary expertise and specialized equipment to ensure your valuable marble surfaces maintain their desired appearance.

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Tile Cleaners and StoneMaster are part of a network of independent Accredited Applicators, fully trained in the proper application of marble care products. They offer comprehensive services, including thorough cleaning of the marble area to be treated, product application, and after-sales care.

  • Tile Cleaners Australia is Australia's premier tile care provider, offering a comprehensive range of services including marble cleaning, sealing, restoration, and maintenance. Their friendly customer service team is dedicated to assisting with any inquiries or requirements regarding your marble surfaces.
  • StoneMaster employs a diagnostic approach to tailor restoration methods to each unique marble situation, ensuring exceptional results and ongoing maintenance procedures for lasting elegance.

Ensuring your marble is thoroughly cleaned before sealing is crucial, as it can prevent sealing in old stains or dust and debris embedded in the stone. This ensures that the sealer effectively protects the marble, minimizing the need for future stripping and resealing.

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Applying a sealer that is not suitable or of sufficient quality can lead to marble surfaces that do not meet your satisfaction.

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